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Phil Woods

Astor & Elis

[JD146]

[  1] Dois Pra Lá, Dois Pra Cá
[  2] Piece for Piazzolla
[  3] Adiós Nonino
[  4] Oblivion
[  5] Milonga Del Angel
[  6] Leija's Game
[  7] Invierno Porteño
[  8] Elis
[  9] Introduction to Cais / Atrás da Porta
[10] Nada Será Como Antes
[11] Con Alma

Musicians -
Phil Woods - Clarinet and Alto Sax
Eric Friedlander - Cello (Except tracks 1, 9, 10)
Phil Markowitz - Synthesizer
David Finck - Bass
Duduka Da Fonsca - Drums and Percussion
Bill Charlap - Piano
The present album began as Phil's tribute to the wonderful Brazilian singer Elis Regina, who died at 36.   Five of the eleven compositions in the album are by Astor Piazzolla, and another, Piece for Piazzolla, is Phil's tribute to him.
- Gene Lees


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